Key takeaways
- Low on in-game time, high Candy Cane priority: run stops 8, 9, and 10 only — 1,150 Candy Canes from three pickups, though you forfeit the badge until the full set is complete.
- First time hunting, low cash: do the route on foot in order. The full walk costs nothing and the City Center cluster (stops 1–4) is dense enough to finish in about five minutes.
- Own a vehicle or bicycle: reverse the back half — hit the warehouse and cave first while the server is quiet, then loop back through Beach and Riverside. Total runtime drops to roughly 10 minutes.
- Grinding event currency across multiple days: prioritize the finale each run if respawns are active in your server, since 500 Candy Canes per completion outpays any other single stop.
- Going for the cosmetic only: completeness matters more than speed — you must collect all ten, so follow the route exactly and do not skip the hidden mound trigger condition.
Bloxburg Elf Hunt Complete Location Guide: The 2026 Route-Ordered Checklist
The fastest way to finish the Bloxburg Elf Hunt is to follow a fixed route rather than wander: start at the Elf Hunt board in the City Center, then sweep the map clockwise through Bloxburg’s main districts — City Center, Riverside, the Hills, the Beach, and finally the far industrial lots — because the elves spawn in a set order and two of them only appear on a timer. Below is the complete, route-ordered checklist with landmarks, unlock requirements, timing windows, and reward details, per the game’s official patch notes and in-game event panel.
Quick Reference: Elf Hunt Route and Rewards
| Stop | Location landmark | Unlock requirement | Timing | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elf Hunt board, City Center plaza | None | Always active | Event badge + 50 Candy Canes |
| 2 | Behind the City Center fountain | None | Always active | 75 Candy Canes |
| 3 | Bloxy Burgers walk-in fridge | None | Always active | 100 Candy Canes |
| 4 | Pizza Planet back alley dumpster | None | Always active | 100 Candy Canes |
| 5 | Riverside bridge underside | None | Always active | 125 Candy Canes |
| 6 | Hills cul-de-sac mailbox row | None | Always active | 125 Candy Canes |
| 7 | Beach pier, far end near the boats | None | Always active | 150 Candy Canes |
| 8 | Mining cave interior, lower tunnel | Bike or vehicle recommended | Always active | 200 Candy Canes |
| 9 | Industrial warehouse rooftop (need ladder) | Ladder access from the parking lot | Always active | 250 Candy Canes |
| 10 | Hidden snow mound near the event tree | Complete stops 1–9 first | Appears after all prior elves found | Final cosmetic + 500 Candy Canes |
How the Elf Hunt Works
Elf Hunt is Bloxburg’s seasonal collectible event in which ten hidden elves spawn across the map, and each one you find is added to a counter on the event panel; finding all ten unlocks the exclusive reward. Per the official patch notes, the elves are hidden in fixed spots each season rather than randomized, which is why a route-ordered checklist saves so much time — once you know the order, you can run the whole hunt in about 15–25 minutes on foot, or closer to 10 minutes with a bicycle or vehicle.
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Route-Ordered Checklist: All Elf Locations
Stop 1: Elf Hunt Board (City Center Plaza)
Landmark: the standing signboard in the middle of the City Center plaza, next to the fountain.
How to find it: walk up to the board and interact with the event prompt; this registers you in the hunt and reveals the elf counter. The elf itself floats just above the sign.
Reward: event badge and 50 Candy Canes.
Why start here: the board is what activates the counter. Picking up elves before interacting with it does not always register on your event panel.
Stop 2: City Center Fountain (Rear Side)
Landmark: the fountain in the City Center plaza.
How to find it: circle the fountain to the side facing away from the shops. The elf hides between the fountain rim and the low planter wall.
Reward: 75 Candy Canes.
Stop 3: Bloxy Burgers (Walk-In Fridge)
Landmark: the Bloxy Burgers building, inside the kitchen area.
How to find it: enter through the front door, pass the counter, and open the walk-in fridge at the back. The elf sits on the top shelf behind the door frame, so look up after stepping in.
Reward: 100 Candy Canes.
Common mistake: players check the dining area first and walk past the fridge opening.
Stop 4: Pizza Planet (Back Alley Dumpster)
Landmark: Pizza Planet, rear service alley.
How to find it: walk around the building to the back. The elf is tucked between the dumpster and the wall, partly hidden by the lid.
Reward: 100 Candy Canes.
Stop 5: Riverside Bridge Underside
Landmark: the main bridge connecting the City Center side to the Riverside residential area.
How to find it: approach the riverbank below the bridge and follow the concrete support pillar. The elf is on a narrow ledge under the roadway, reachable by walking along the bank rather than the road itself.
Reward: 125 Candy Canes.
Why route order matters: the bridge is directly on the way from the City Center to Riverside, so grabbing it here avoids a second trip across the map.
Stop 6: Hills Cul-de-Sac Mailbox Row
Landmark: the row of mailboxes at the end of the residential cul-de-sac in the Hills district.
How to find it: walk to the last mailbox on the left and check the small gap between it and the hedge. The elf is at ground level, easy to miss if you scan from a distance.
Reward: 125 Candy Canes.
Stop 7: Beach Pier (Far End)
Landmark: the wooden pier at the beach, near the moored boats.
How to find it: walk the full length of the pier to the last section and check beside the mooring post. The elf hovers over the water’s edge here.
Reward: 150 Candy Canes.
Timing note: the pier area has low foot traffic in most servers, so this stop is usually the quickest of the run.
Stop 8: Mining Cave (Lower Tunnel)
Landmark: the cave entrance in the rocky area beyond the residential lots.
How to find it: enter the cave and follow the main tunnel downward; ignore the first side branch and take the second. The elf is on a rock shelf just past the wooden support beams.
Reward: 200 Candy Canes.
Unlock requirement: no level gate, but the walk from the nearest residential lot is long — bring a bicycle or vehicle to save several minutes. If Candy Canes are your goal, this and Stop 9 are the two highest-value individual pickups.
Stop 9: Industrial Warehouse Rooftop
Landmark: the large warehouse in the industrial lots, identifiable by the exterior ladder on the parking-lot side.
How to find it: climb the ladder from the parking lot, walk across the flat roof, and check behind the rooftop ventilation unit.
Reward: 250 Candy Canes.
Why it is last before the finale: the warehouse sits at the far edge of the map, so hitting it after the cave keeps the route linear instead of doubling back.
Stop 10: Hidden Snow Mound (Final Elf)
Landmark: the snow mound beside the event tree, near the City Center edge.
How to find it: the mound only becomes interactive after elves 1 through 9 are collected — per the event panel, the final elf spawns once the counter reads 9/10. Interact with the mound to reveal it.
Reward: the exclusive event cosmetic and 500 Candy Canes, the largest single payout in the hunt.
Reward Totals and What They Buy
| Category | Candy Canes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stops 1–4 subtotal | 325 | All in the City Center / commercial cluster |
| Stops 5–7 subtotal | 400 | Riverside, Hills, and Beach |
| Stops 8–9 subtotal | 450 | Highest individual payouts; longest travel |
| Stop 10 (finale) | 500 | Cosmetic unlocked at the same time |
| Full-run total | 1,675 | Plus the event badge and final cosmetic |
That 1,675 Candy Cane total is worth planning around: most event-shop items sit in the 300–800 range, so a single full run comfortably covers two mid-tier items, while the top-priced pieces usually require either a second run on another day or completing the hunt on more than one save.
How to Choose Your Approach
Not every player needs the same run. Use this decision matrix to pick the version of the hunt that matches how you play:
- Low on in-game time, high Candy Cane priority: run stops 8, 9, and 10 only — 1,150 Candy Canes from three pickups, though you forfeit the badge until the full set is complete.
- First time hunting, low cash: do the route on foot in order. The full walk costs nothing and the City Center cluster (stops 1–4) is dense enough to finish in about five minutes.
- Own a vehicle or bicycle: reverse the back half — hit the warehouse and cave first while the server is quiet, then loop back through Beach and Riverside. Total runtime drops to roughly 10 minutes.
- Grinding event currency across multiple days: prioritize the finale each run if respawns are active in your server, since 500 Candy Canes per completion outpays any other single stop.
- Going for the cosmetic only: completeness matters more than speed — you must collect all ten, so follow the route exactly and do not skip the hidden mound trigger condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elves are in the Bloxburg Elf Hunt?
There are ten elves in total, with nine found at fixed landmarks around the map and the tenth appearing only after the first nine are collected. The event panel tracks your progress as a counter out of ten, so you always know how many remain.
Do I need to complete the elves in a specific order?
No — the elves can technically be collected in any order, since each one is independently placed. However, the final elf’s snow mound does not become interactive until the counter reads 9/10, and following the route order saves significant travel time because the stops are grouped by district.
What do you get for finishing the entire Elf Hunt?
Completing all ten elves awards the event badge, an exclusive cosmetic item, and a total of 1,675 Candy Canes across all pickups. The final elf alone accounts for 500 of those Candy Canes, the largest single reward in the event.
How long does a full Elf Hunt run take?
On foot, a route-ordered full run typically takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on how familiar you are with the map. Using a bicycle or vehicle cuts that to roughly 10 minutes, mainly by shortening the long trips to the mining cave and the industrial warehouse.
Where is the hardest elf to find?
The mining cave elf (stop 8) and the warehouse rooftop elf (stop 9) are the most commonly missed, because both require leaving the main residential areas and the cave elf sits past a tunnel branch that players often take incorrectly. The bridge underside elf also trips people up since it is below the roadway rather than on it.
Are elf locations the same every year?
According to the event announcement and patch notes, the elf placements are set per season and stay fixed for the duration of that event rather than shuffling between servers or sessions. That means a checklist stays accurate for the whole event window, but locations can change from one year’s event to the next, so always re-check the board at the start of a new season.
